Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
The Molar Volume of a Gas
Experiment #5 from Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Measure the gas production of a chemical reaction by a pressure change.
- Determine the molar volume of the gas produced in the reaction.
- Calculate the molar volume of a gas at STP.
Heat of Combustion: Magnesium
Experiment #19 from Chemistry with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Combine three chemical equations to obtain a fourth.
- Use prior knowledge about the additivity of reaction heats.
- Determine the heat of combustion of magnesium ribbon.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Section
- Prescribed Practicals
- Topic
- 19.1 Electrochemical cells
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